As a gender therapist with an online presence I receive many messages from people wanting me to tell them if they are trans/transgender/nonbinary. Here are my thoughts on why I can't (and shouldn't!) be the one who answers that question for you, and what you...
Realizing that you are trans/transgender is a big step. The process of figuring out what to do next can be overwhelming! This will be a multiple-part series on the different steps you can take to move forward with transitioning. Brought to you by Dara Hoffman-Fox,...
It's one of the most common questions I'm asked as a gender therapist: "How do I get hormones???" In this video I'll address why this can be such a challenge to figure out and things you can do to increase your chances of getting on...
Guest Post by Charissa Grace White There are a couple of things that go on in our binary society, consequences that are applied by other human beings who don't even know the definitions of what they are doing...
Do you identify as non-binary in your gender identity and wish your mental health practitioner understood more about your experience, needs, and perspective? Click on the video below for a bit of advice from a gender therapist as to how you can do this. Resources mentioned: Video: Can I...
Guest post by Invictus Animus "Allies" aren’t people. People may "ally" themselves to a cause. "Ally" is a verb. Now, I know that usage-wise, my stance is a bit controversial. "Ally" has long been used as a noun. But this usage creates a false expectation that...
The following is a sneak peak at one of the chapters in my upcoming book You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery (publication date of September 2017). Defining Transgender, Gender Diverse, Nonbinary, and Gender Dysphoria For those searching for answers about their gender identity, it...
Guest Blog by Darlene Tando, LCSW Note from Dara: I love connecting with other gender therapists from around the world. One of them is Darlene Tando, who I had the pleasure of meeting (thanks to the wonders of the internet) almost two years ago when I...
I decided to try something new this year and will be recording these "Musings of a Gender Therapist" videos from time to time. These will be different from the "Ask a Gender Therapist" videos, where I answer reader and viewer questions about transgender topics. These will be unedited, kind of...
Guest Post by Dr. Traci Lowenthal Like most people, I’ve always been aware of gender. As a cisgender person (one who’s biological gender matches that of my identity), most would identity my gender above all else if asked to comment about me. If I stood in front...